Carmenita Middle School

13435 E. 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 597 students in grades 7-8, Carmenita Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 1% in CA
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carmenita Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Carmenita Middle School's student population of 597 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
597 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Carmenita Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carmenita Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#3 out of 3649 schools
(Top 1%)
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≥95%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carmenita Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
55%
12%
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Hispanic
27%
56%
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Black
8%
5%
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White
6%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carmenita Middle School's ranking?
Carmenita Middle School is ranked #3 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carmenita Middle School often compared to?
Carmenita Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitney (Gretchen) High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Carmenita Middle School?
597 students attend Carmenita Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Carmenita Middle School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmenita Middle School?
Carmenita Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carmenita Middle School offer ?
Carmenita Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Carmenita Middle School part of?
Carmenita Middle School is part of ABC Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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